Now that we're getting into the second half of August, it's the the time of year when we really start to monitor the far eastern Atlantic for budding tropical waves that could potentially develop into tropical storms or hurricanes.

Now that we're getting into the second half of August, it's the the time of year when we really start to monitor the far eastern Atlantic for budding tropical waves that could potentially develop into tropical storms or hurricanes.

MARCO ISLAND, Fla. -
In a 4-3 vote city council members on Marco Island passed a new ordinance regulating short term rentals. The new rule requires rental homes to register with the city.

An idea behind it is if renters get out of hand police will know who to call.

Before the vote Monday night condos were exempted from the regulation - residents on Marco said it was about time someone was held responsible for a noisy sleepless night.

According to the ordinance, rental home owners will also have to pay a fee to have the homes inspected and registered.

Jeff Brannen has no complaints.

“It's been great, the beach was great, we've walked there everyday since we've been here,” Brannen said.

Jeff is a renter. He came from Iowa with his wife, kids and two other families. Monday they were enjoying the backyard pool of the rental home they're staying in. They plan on doing a dolphin excursion before they leave.

“It's all about fun,” Brannen said.

It might not be this family of renters but residents across Marco Island say they're peace is being disturbed by noisy out-of-towners.

“They're there to party,” resident Linda Turner said.

It's why the city council debated an ordinance Monday to register all rental properties on Marco Island. Right now no one is sure how many rentals there are and the statistics on noise problems caused by renters are weak. Some city officials aren't sure how to keep track of it without new guidelines.

“Why aren't businesses that are operating in single family neighborhoods, full time businesses collecting rents, why aren't they regulated, why aren't they controlled?” councilman Joe Batte asked.

The ordinance on schedule for debate Monday night would regulate homes, timeshares and condos but many condo owners spoke out immediately.

Holmes says condos already have a standard set of rules to regulate noisemakers and keep the problem from happening. It's why some councilors are ready to exempt condos and focus on residential neighborhoods.

“The whole point of the rental ordinance is to put the responsibility on the homeowner,” Linda Turner said.

Some realtors say the ordinance will drive away vacationers and create unneeded fees to register and inspect rentals. Opponents also say the time limit for owners to act after they've been notified of a noise problem is unreasonable. Owners would have one hour, whether it's day or night, to respond and reach out to renters.

The backers of the ordinance are quick to point out this isn't targeting renting families like Jeff Brannen's.

“We're not talking about kids in the swimming pool,” councilor Batte said.